TOWN & COUNTRY.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 934, 24 January 1890, Page 20

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Versification. —We haVe received frotri the author, Mr W, Skey, a volume entitled “ The Pirate Chief, and Other Poems,” They are of exceedingly original composition and a monument to the painstaking industry of the author. The book is creditable to the printers, Messrs Haggett and Percy.

The Valuation List. —The valuation lists for the several wards of the city are now open for inspection at the City Council Chambers. All objections thereto mu«t be left at the Resident Magistrate’s Court on or before the 15th of next month addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the City Council office not less than 3even days before the next meeting of the Court.

Picnic —The children attending St, Paul’s Sabbath school were given their annual picnio at Crofton yesterday week. The party went out by train in the morning and spent a very pleasant day, sports of all kinds being devised for their amusement, while the Rev. Mr Still and the school teachers did all in their power to enable the youngsters to enjoy themselves. A train arriving in town shortly after six o’clock brought the picnickers home well satisfied with their outing.

Bakers’ Union. —The Bakers’ Union held their usual meeting on Saturday night at Fraser’s Rooms, the President (Mr Joseph Allen) in the chair. The meeting was pro. longed till near midnight owing to a discus, sion with reference to the infringement of rules by two members ; and also some warm argument took place in regard to a certain employer who is said to have taken measures to replace his men by non-Unionists. The Committee decided to deal with that shop (or any other shops so offending) in a proper and legitimate manner, as befitting the Bakers’ Union, with the proper assistance of the Federated Trades Council officers.

Harbour Board and the Fire Brigade. —The Harbour Board decided at last week’s meeting that they would offer the City Council an annual contribution of £25 toward the funds of the Fire Brigade, on the lindei standing that the Brigade are to attend any fires occurring on the wharves or shipping, and that the captain of the Brigade should periodically inspect the Board’s fireextinguishing appliances. The Chairman of the Board (Captain Rose) explained that a question had cropped up in connection with the recent fire on the Arawa, and Mr Fer. guson (the Board’s engineer) having gone into the matter with the Wharves and Accounts Committee, the above arrangement had been arrived.

The Diocesan Church Fund. —Special sermons were preached on Sunday at the Anglican churches in this city on behalf of the general church fund of the Wellington Diocese, which has fallen seriously into arrear. All the preachers dwelt on the strong claims of the fund on every churchman, as its object was the support of the clergy, m*ny of whom in charge of country oures were grievously inconvenienced b> the long delay to which they were sub. jected as regarded the payment of their stipends. It was pointed out to the congre, gations that whether they individually approved or disapproved the system, it wss their duty all the same to aid in supporting those who “ ministered unto them in the Lord.” Liberal collections were made in aid of thejfund.

Wharf Accommodation. Plana and specifications for the extension of the wool jetty, with and without shed accommodation, were laid before the Harbour Board at last week’s meeting by Mr W, Fergusou, the Board’s Engineer. The Engineer favoured the adoption of the second scheme —the extension of the wharf, with shed accommodation—and he asked for authority to forward the plans to the Government for approval, and to call for tenders for the work. The Chairman (Captain Rose) expressed the opinion that it would be necessary to have increased accommodation before the next wool eeaßou. In answer to a question the Engineer stated that the new Bhed could be erected by October next. The Board approved the second scheme as recommended by the Engineer. The Jubilee Celebration. At last week’s meeting of the Harbour Board, a letter was reoeived from the Jubilee Celebration Committee, inviting the members of the Board to take part in the procession on Anniversary Day. The Chairman of the Board thought there would be very few members in town on that day, Mr Petherick thought they should accept the invitation, and any member who wished to take part in the procession could do so. Mr Heaton suggested that the Board should be represented in the prooession by having a lifeboat placed on a trolly, as was done In other cities on similar occasions. The Mayor thought tbftt suggestion a good one, and it was „ depided, on the motion of Mr HeTC; that ind s?”i*°uia be represented in the manner statedThe Jubilee. —The following circuit been issued by a committee at Woodville appointed to make preparations for the celebration of the Jubilee, not, be it observed, on the 22nd inst, but on the 29fch :—At a public meeting held here last evening to consider the advisableness of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of this Colony it was unanimouslyjagreed that the settlers and the local bodies, directors and member of societies and public institutions, and all other persons willing to assist, be requested to co-operate with a subcommittee consisting of the Mayor and Councillors, Fire ■Sr igade and School Committee of Woodville, in order that the 29th instant may be fitly ieelebraftedjrPinjii-ijgada to be long remembered amongst us- Asf'd’ oav jJG3teirity. Your ‘generous and activ-e sympathy ;is, most cordially invited, and /you . or yoqr- qplegates are respectfully requested tq .gttend a. meeting of the united committee to be ; hel(l at the District Schoolhouse, Woodville, on Thursday; evening ,next, at 7-30 o’clcok, .tp give and receive any. suggestions “that may .be made,- and* to. conclude all .necessary ’‘arrangements for “the 1 Jubilee, ■ •

The Duplicate Cable. —The Superintendent of the Cable Company informs the Press Association that 509 knots of the cable to duplicate the line to Australia are already manufactured, and the work is progressing as rapidly &b possible.

Called to the Bar. —A member of the legal profession, upon whom the heat of the sun’s rays had had a deranging effect, was removed from the Magistrate’s Court by the chief bailiff yesterday week becausehe was reported by Mr Jellicoe to be making himself objectionable to some ladies in the Court. Subsequently the police took him, and embalmed his name in the arrest book as being charged with drunkenuess.

Treatment of Fruit.— lt is very probable that Mr A. F. Spawn, whose visit to Wellington on his way to Napier we recorded early in the week, will give a lecture on fruit culture and treatment when he is in Wellington on his way South. Such a lecture would, no doubt, contain very valu» able information. It may be mentioned that a noticeable feature in Mr Spawn’s processes is that no part of the fruit is wasted. Excellent cider and vinegar are made from the peel and cores of the apples, and the refuse is used as food for pigs, etc.

A Question of Order. —Mr Gell waited on the Jubilee Committee Friday night and gave the members thereof his opinions on the arrangement of the procession. His principal objection was to the position assigned to the early settlers in the middle of the procession, and thus having to give place to later arrivals. Either these settlers should go in advanoe, he said, or follow at the rear as military officers did at a funeral. He condemned, also, the lack of interest shown in the condition of old colonists who would be comiug in from the oountry. No lunch or anything of the kind was provided for them—they were to look after themselves. He considered it very hard that old settlers should be shelved in this way for people who had been in the Colony a few years only. Mr J. L. Bacon suggested that Mr Gell Bhould put his views into writing. Mr J. H. Wallace, as an old settler, thought it was quite right that young New Zea landers should go first. No disrespect was intended to the old settlers. Mr Gell than left the Chamber expressing regret that his old friend Sir William Fox was not there to alter the programme. “The Law's Delays.” —A scene whioh is not absolutely now to habitues of the Magistrate’s Court was enacted in that chamber yesterday week, the parties being his Worship the magistrate, Mr Edwards, and Mr Jellicoe. A question had arisen as to the sufficiency of a statement of claim put in by Mr Edwards aB counsel for the plaintiff. Mr Edwards assured the Court that the particulars would be considered ample in the Supreme Court ; and Mr Jellicoe, waiving the papers in the air contemptuously, assured the Bench that such particulars would bs scouted out of the higher Court. The case having been previously adjourned at Mr Jellicoe’s request, Mr Edwards asked whether, that being so, counsel for the defendant could now demand further particulars. His Worship thought he could, but: Mr Edwards, pressing for a ruling, pointed out that he was in a position to compel the Court to rule. His Worship observed, in answer to an interjection by Mr Jellicoe, that Mr Edwards’ remark was not made in a personal or offensive way, and Mr Edwards added that one could, of course, compel the Supreme Court to give a ruling, and it was in that sense that he had used the words. Eventually his Worship gave his opinion in Mr Jellicoe’s favour in this instance, but declined to give a general ruling. A little later on Mr Jellicoe referred to counsel on tbo other side as *' going down on hia knees.” Mr Edwards at once rose and urged the Bench not to allow facetious remarks of this kind to be made, but to insist upon counsel confining themselves to the limits of ordinary professional courtesy. His Worship entirely agreed that amusing and facetious remarks should be withheld. “If I were to let off all the good jokes I think of myself,” he said, “we should not get on very fast.” “Wo should be very solemn here,” said Mr Jellicoe—“nothing but solemnity.” By adding to the increasing bickerings the numerous occasions when the magistrate and all the parties to the case, whatever it be, are talking together and at the same time, one may get a fair idea of the progress made with civil business at the Court.

Departure.— H.M.S. Opal took her de parture for Auckland at 10 a.m. on Friday. Art Unions.— We understand that the Colonial Secretary has revoked the permit granted to the promoters of the Free Public Library Art Union. Attempted Suicide. .• — A man named Hugh Gallagher was brought down from Masterton last Friday in charge of Constable Webb ; en route for the Terrace Gaol, where he has been remanded fill the 23rd inst on a charge of attempted suicidei The Hospital.— The Hospital Steward acknowledges with thamcs the receipt of flowers from the Herbert-stfeet Baptist Church; old linen from Mrs Moeller (Occidental Hotel), Mrs Stewart Hawthorne, Mrs Penty, and Mrs Pickery (Thorndon-quay).

Personal. —The Rev R. Ooffey, of St Mark’s Church, left for the South on Monday afternoon by the Rotomahana, on a three weeks’ holiday tour. During Mr Coffee’s absence the pulpit will be filled by Canon Howell, of Adelaide, at present on a visit to this Colony. The Harmonic Society.-- The Wellington Harmonic Society resumed practice last Friday evening in the Bowen-street Schoolroom. There was but a small attendance of members, but with the few who were present a good rehearsal was held of choruses in Mendelssohn’s “ St. Paul.” In the absence of Mr Parker, Mr F. V. Waters conducted. Miss Hamerton presided at the pianoforte.

Napier Joinings iN.-rr-The Napier Evenng News calls npon the Mayor of that oity to call a special meeting of 'the Council to consider the question of Hawkes Bay celebrating the Jubilee of the Colony. The News says “ we incline to the opinion that if we celebrate the Jubilee at all we should follow the lead of Wellington and choose the 22nd as the date.”

A Brutal Sport. —One of the features of the Jubilee sports is to be the hunting of a pig, such pig being duly greased, shaved as to tail, and in other respects so fortified as to make the odds in his favour generally. Touching the hunting subject passingly on Friday, the Mayor remarked that he was aware that many of the jadies of Wellington objected to what they considerod “ a brutal sport.” Timber Staging. —-The Harbour Board received nine tenders for the work of constructing a timber staging outside the concrete wall of Jervois-quay. Tho following were the tenders : Accepted. —R. McKenzie and Co. (Greymouth), £13,168 3a 2d. Declined.— Jno. McLean and Son, £13,463 18s 2d; J. Saunders, £14,055 2s 6d ; Jas, Lockie, £14,737 15s ; Scoullar and Archibald, £14,756 13s 4d ; Gifford and O’Connor, £15,473 43 ; H. Green and Co., £15,681 14s ; J. Russell, £15,792 28 6d ; J. Goodfellow, £15,875 3s 2d. Sale of Privileges. —The privileges in connection with the Jubilee sports were sold on Friday by Messrs T. K. Macdonald and Co., and realised £4l. Mr W. H. McLelland, as agent, purchased the principal publican’s booth for £l3, and Mrs Manson, of Kaiwhara, the outside booth for £l2. These booths are open only on the second day. The refreshment booths for two days were bought by Messrs H. J. Poole and F Moore respectively at £4 each; right to games, Mr J. Walker, £4 10s ; correct cards, Mr Ross, £1 10a : fancy bazaar, Mr H. J. Poole, £l. A New Boat Lowering Appliance.— A very successful preliminary trial of an invention for lowering boats from vessels at sea took plaoe in the boat harbour at the Queen’s Wharf yesterday week. The novelty claimed for this invention ia that as soon as the boat touches the water an automatic catch is released and the boat is at onoe free from the tackle. The invention was subject to severe tests, and in every instance gave satisfaction to those present, who were mostly nautical men. The invention is Mr J. W. Kinniburgh’s, of this city. Harbour Board Elections —The annual election of representatives of the Harbour Board will take place on. the 10th February. Two members are to be elected by the ratepayers, two by the country bodies, and one each by the Chamber of Commerce and Shipping Companies. The retiring members are Messrs J. Petherick and S. Brown (representing the ratepayers), Speedy and W. Booth (representing the country bodies), J. H. Cock (representing the Chamber of Commerce), and Captain Rose (who represents the shipping interest). The Board decided yesterday week to ask Mr J. Ames to act as returning officer for the election of two members by the ratepayers and to make all arrangements in connection therewith.

Federation Conference. — The Colonial Secretary (Captain Russell) and Sir John Hall will represent New Zealand at the Federation Conference.-

English Mail.— The s.s. Wdiho.ra, which arrived at the Bluff at 6 a.m.,on Friday from Melbourne and Hobart, brought an English mail (via Brindisi). The s.s. Mararoa, which arrived at the Bluff at 3.30 ou Monday afternoon from Melbourne, also brought an English mail (via Brindisi).

The Marriage Question.- —We have received a letter (somewhat too long for insertion in full) from “ Bachelor;” dealing with the marriage question. He advocates relaxation of the present bidding rhlarriage tie: He contends that the present nature of the tie acts as a deterrent to marriage.

Telegraph and Telephone Offices. — The officer in charge makes the following notification :—As the 29th inst has been proclaimed by the Government a public holiday to celebrate the Jubiled of this Colony, Telegraph offices will be opefi from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and 7 pm. to 8 p.m. on that date. The Telephone Exchange will remain open as usual. There will bo no alteration in the midnight cable service. *• None other Genuine.” —Messrs Walter Nathan and Co. have, on behalf of the proprietors of Wolfe’s Schnapps, presented the Jubilee Regatta Committee with a very handsome silver kettle, mounted on a prettily designed stand of rustic ware in plate. The stand bears the following inscription “ Wellington Regatta, 1890. Wolfe’s Schnapps trophy. Presented by Adolphus Wolfe, Son, and Co.”

Bankruptcy Bill. —A Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, who were appointed to scrutinise the Bankruptcy Bill, had an interview with the Minister of Justice on the subject on Monday. This Bill, it will be remembered, was introduced last session, and, having been circulated, was shelved for a year in order that its provisions might be mastered aud criticised by Chambers of Commerce. The local Chamber’s Committee expressed satisfaction with the Bill generally, but suggested several alterations. The proposed amendments were received by the Minister, who promised to give them his attention.

Meeting of Creditors —An adjourned meeting of the creditors of P. Hutson and Co. was held on Monday afternoon* In the absence of the Official Assignee Mr J. H, Hutchen (Stewart and Co.) occupied the chair. The mesting was called for the pur 1 pose of considering tenders for the stock, but as only one tender had been received for the stock-in-trade and plant, and that very low, it was rejected. It was decided to call for fresh (separate) tenders for the stock-in-trade and plant. A resolution was passed agreeing to offer no objection to the debtor’s immediate discharge. The Official Assignee and Messrs Cable and Hutchen were empowered to receive tenders.

Fire, —A four-roomed cottage ia Quinstreet, owned by Mr Quin and occupied by a man named Edward Arnold, a labourer who iB employed on the wharf, was destroyed by firej and the next cottage (occupied by a woman named Elizabeth Harris), at 2 o’clock on Monday afternoon. The woman Harris states that she was awakened from a midday sleep by the dividing wooden partition wall becoming heated, and on going outside she discovered the adjoining house (the door of which was open) to be ablaze. Within the space of a few minutes and almost before the arrival of the Fire Brigade, the place was destroyed. At the time the fire occurred Mr and Mrs Arnold were absent. The origin of the fire is unknown. There are no insurances.

Melrose Borough Council. — At the meeting of the Melrose Borough Council next Tuesday the Public Works Committee will recommend —That, in granting the request of Messrs Joseph aud Wrigtt with reference to leasing certain land at Island Bay, they (Messrs Joseph and Wright) be requested to erect a fence forthwith ; that tenders be invited for the construction of about 7 chains of culvert at Mifcehelltown, and for the repair and maintenance of the Kilbirnie Road ; that the dog tax for the current year be 5s per dog ; that the tender of G. Bowring, at £22 Bs, be accepted for the formation of a footpath at Island Bay ; that accounts amonnting to £69 19s 6d be passed for paymeut. The Committee also decided to recommend that tho services of the present ranger be dispensed with, and that fresh applications be invited for the position at a monthly salary of £2 and half the driving fees. Applications for the position will close on Tuesday next.

Death of Mr Donald - Cameron. —Our Masterton correspondent telegraphs that Mr Donald Cameron, who vas injured on Saturday night by being thrown from £ dray, died on Tuesday.

The Admiral. —near Admiral Right Hon Lofd Charles T. M. D. Scott paid aa official visit to his Excslleney the Governor, at Government on Monday evening, shortly after 5 o’clock. . Jubilee Humour. —Mr J. S. that incorrigible caricaturist, has issued a smhli book in which notable scenes in the history of early colonisation are depicted by the hand of a ribald humourist. The alleged pictiiresi havo been scratched off in Mr Allan’s funniest style, and the book is one no household should be without, Mahakipawa. —Our correspondent writes: The removal of the engine from the Maori to the Wakamarina Gorge has been successfully accomplished. It took eight days, to do the work, and it was placed in position at 2 p.m. on Friday, the 17th instant. _A good deal of interest is now being taken in the fufthef 1 development of the far-famed “Wak.”'

Benevolent Society Trustees.- The usual weekly meeting of th£ Benevolent Society Trustees was held on Tuesday in the Queen’s Chambers, there being prestfit— Rev H. Van Staveren (Chairman), Messrs Willeston, Kebbell, and Collins. Relief was granted in a number of eases. In several instances the Trustees refused to grant assistance to applicants. The-usual ration orders were passed; as also were accounts amounting to £5 ISs 6d. The Trustees theD adjourned.

®»The Harmonic Society. —A meeting of the Managing Committee of the Wellington Harmonic Society was held on Tuesday. Present—Messrs J. H. Cock (in the chair), R. Parker, R. J. S. Todd, 'V. T. Glasgow, and C. Rous Marten. It Was decided to give a public concert during the new season in aid of the Public Library fund. It was also decided that before the regular season begins a special concert should be given at the Opera House in aid of the Society’s Library Fund, the programme to include Barnett’s cantata, “ The Ancient Mariner ” (with Mr Prouse as the Mariner), and a miscellaneous selection. A good deal of routine business was transacted.

England and Germany. —A German paper, referring to the desirableness of England as an ally, remarks; “The Power which blind hatred designated as * the Champion of Barbarism and Reaction' has, in reality, everywhere been the pioneer of culture and civilisation. The English Colonies enjoy an independence greater than that of the varions States of Germany, and the ocean-ruling Britannia protects the smallest of her colonies with her whole power. This is a power not to be under-rated. Not only the inexhaustible resources of England’s wealth, but also the manly energy and the toughness of the national character of the English, people raise it above most of its adversaries. The German Emperor yesterday reviewed the mighty war fleet of the Island Empire. He will have .ecognised that England is a ter* rible adversary and an excellent ally. The world of to day has no idea yet of what England could do in the event of a struggle for existence. 1 '

Mr Procse in Dunedin.— Noticing the production of “Elijah” at the Exhibition last Wednesday, the Dunedin Star says of Mr Prouse, of this city:—“ Of the soloists, however, Mr Prouse decidedly earned the first honours of the evening. His manly baritone voice is well suited to the part ; and, so far as Dunedin is concerned his Elijah was quite a creation, the chief characteristic of which was the fervent feeling that pervaded the whole interpretation. What, for example, could have been more effective than his singing of ‘Lord God of Abraham ’ or the splendid dramatic force with which he gave ‘ls not His word ?” The audience singled out the singing of this last-mentioned aria for special approbation, and with justice, the singer being compelled to rise twice by way of acknowledgment t efore the listeners would suffer the concert to proceed. ‘lt is enough ’ was also capitally sung ; and indeed no fault could reasonably be found with any part of Mr Prouse’s solo work, which was gone through from beginning to end without sign of tiring.”

Jubilee Rotunda. —The inauguration of the Jubilee Band Rotunda, on the Esplanade whioh ceremony took place on Tuesday night, may be regarded as an unequivocal success. At least four thousand people were present on the Esplanade during the evening, and the treat afforded by the bands was thoroughly appreciated. The really haudsoma band staud, erected through the indefatigable exertions of Mr George Woodwaid, was illuminated by lamps gratuitously furnished by Mr Garland, of Moleaworth-street, and the Chinese lanterns, which had been generously lent by Mr Flockton, of Manners street. The inaugural ceremony was performed by Mrs Charles Johnston (the Mayoress, who, having been introduced by Mr George Woodward—the inceptor of the rotunda and the gift seats on the Esplanade—-gave a brief address before declaring the structure open. The Mayoress, in expressing her appreciation on behalf more particularly of the residents of Thorndon, referred to the indefatigableness of Mr Woodward, who that evening witnessed the fruition of his efforts, which bad been directed to afford relaxation and pleasure to his fellow citizens. During the evening, Mr J. Maginnity, speaking from the seeps of the rotunda, suggested that as it was unreasonable to expect that the entire heat and burden of the day should be borne by Mr Woodward, a subscription should be taken up. The appeal was, it is to be regretted to Bay, very moderately responded to. During the evening “ most eloquent music ” was contributed by the Garrison Band (under Mr Herd), the Protestant Band (under l-adershio of Mr E. J. King), aud ibe members of Mr Jenkins’ ]\ v t-< i'.av.d. i uving the evening an exti.agly enjoyable pyrotechnic exhibition was furnished under the aireatiou of Mr Woodward. Messrs Cole and Dodsworth were not only the builders of the rotunda, but were also the designers of the struoture.

Bankruptcy. —John Anderson Williams, licensee of the Kilbirnie Hotel, was adjudicated a bankrupt on Monday. A meeting of his creditors will b 6 held on Monday next at 11 a.m. The Late Mr Rockel. —The late Mr J. Mi, Rookei, who died at Masterton on Saturday, was employed as a member of ■ the literary staff of this journal for some years, and at one time occupied the position of sub-editor.. Previously he was engaged in journalistic pursuits in Whuganui and Masterton. For the last few years he had lived in the latter towissbip.

Firs:. At 2.5 on Sunday morning, as Sergeant Kiely was walking aloc,g Courtenayplace, he saw a volume of issuing from a tobacconist's shop occupied by a barber named Antonie* Miosich, and going over to the shop he saw flames in the window. Some men came aoross the road, and one of them went to ring the firebell. The Sergeant knocked at the door, but received no answer. He then burst in aside gate leading to the back, and went into the yard with a man named Watson. After knocking again and receiving no answer, the Sergeant broke in the back door and went into the shop, but was compelled to retreat owing to the smoke. Assisted by Watson, the Sergeant got a few buckets off water and threw it on to the flames, and by this time Mr Miosich came out of a cottage St the end of a yard with his shirt and trousers on. The Fire Brigade arrived on the soene shortly after the alarm was given, but their services were not required. The shop is divided into two compartments, and is occupied as a barber’sand tobacconist’s room* The damage will not amount to much, and consists of the destruction of a few fittings, etc., while some of the stock has beep slightly damaged by water. The shop is leased from Mr R. Archibald, and is insured for £IOO in the Colonial Office. The stock is insured for about £7O in the Phoenix Office. Mr Miosich states that be closed the place at midnight, and cannot in any way account for the origin of the fire. An inquiry will probably be held.

JuiHLEE Services. —Special services ire Connection with the Jubilee of the Colony were held at the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday morning. There was a large congregation. The Mayor and a number of the City Councillors were present, special seats having been reserved f Of them in front of the high altar. The French Consul, who appeared in uniform, was also present. An eloquent and appropriate sermon was preached by the Archbishop, The music was of an excellent character. Gounod’s “Mesae SolenneUe ” was given by the choir, assisted by a large orchestra, led by Mr Mac Duff Boyd. The chorus “ Jesu Dulcis Memoria” was given by the choir as an offertorium, and at the conclusion of the service the orchestra performed “The Gloria,” from Mozart’s Twelfth Mass. The soloists were Mis Swift and Messrs Weir, Long, and Jones. Mr Putnam conducted the musical portion of the service, and Mr J. Maginnity, jun., presided at the organ. In the evening a united thanksgiving service was held at the Opera House. The chair was oocupied by the Rev W. Lee, and suitable addresses were delivered by the Revs J. Paterson and W. J. Watkin. Sermons appropriate to the Jubilee were preached at several of the churches in the c ty.—The service held at St. Paul’s proCathedral Church on Tuesday evening in celebration of the colonial Jubilee was attended by a very large congregation, the building being crowded from end to end. The clergy and united choir?, after robing in the Diocesan Library, Mulgrave - street, marched in procession to the Church, and on entering by the west door, the processional hymn, “Onward, Christian soldiers,” was sung to Sir Arthur Sullivan’s wellknown tune. The “Old Hundredth” psalm was then sung with impressive effect, the massive unison of the alternate verses being very telling. The Rev J. Still intoned the prayers ; tho preces and responses were chanted to Tallis’ festival setting, the psalms to single chants, and th. 6 canticles to the “ Parisian ” tones as arranged by Sir John Stainer. The lessons were read by the Ven. Archdeacon Fancourt and the Rev J. Jones. The anthem was by Sir John Goss as follows (1) Opening chorus, “ Praise the Lord, O my soul;” (2) quartet, (Miss Stanford, Mrs Webb, Mr C. Hickson. Mr W. Widdop) “O pray for the peace of Jerusalem (3)bass solo (Mr F. V. Waters) “ They that put their trust in the Lord” ; (4) choral fugue, “ As the mountains.” Before the sermon the chorale “ Now thank we all our God ” (from Mendelssohn’s “ Lobgesang ”) was sung. The Right Rev the Bishop of Wellington preached an eloquent sermon to tho text “ The Lord blessed them and said, Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth and sub-, due it,” giving an interesting sketch of the earliest efforts in the colonisation of Wellington (incidentally mentioning that he was in New Zealand some time anterior to the arrival of the early settlers in 1840), and dwelling forcibly on the lesson in self-reliance that was taught by the successful settlement of New Zealand. He pointed out that the first settlers came out courageously resolved to fulfil the Divine command aa set forth in the text. They did not depend ou any Government, for there was no Government in the Colony for them to trust to. Nowadays he feared there was some diminution of the self-reliant spirit, and men were apt to look to Government to do things for them which they might well do for themselves. Finally, he exhorted his hearers to remem9mber that “ righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a rebuke to any people.” The “Hallelujah” chorus, from Handel’s “ Messiah ” was then given with fine effect, and after the Benediction the chorus marched out in procession, singing to the late Dr Dyke’s beautiful tune the appropriate hymn, commencing—- “ Through the night o£ doubt and sorrow, Onward go the pilgrim.band, Singing songs of expectation, Marching to the promised land.’ Mr R. Parker presided at the organ, and Mr C. Rous Marten officiated a-: conductor. A cornet obligato was effectively wupplied by Master S. Oimino, a sou of the wellknown local musician. The service altogether was a most successful and memorable one, well worthy of the occasion.

Down for the Holidays, —The Manswalu Hailway Company’s trains brought 7UO people into town for the Jubilee on Tuesday. Exports. —The exports for the year ended December, ISS9, amounted to £9,168,667, the principal items being as follow Wool, £3,976,375 ; gold, £614,692 (a falling-off of -nearly a third as compared with 1S8S) ; tallow, £159,460 ; preserved meat, £106,777 ; frozen meat, £783,374 (an increase of about £150,000) ; wheat, £489,72S (an increase of £110,000); oats. £369,086; butter, £146,840 ; cheese, £67,105 ; gam, £329,590 ; hemp, £361,152 (an increase of nearly £300,000) ; timber, £176,908. The total exports in 1888 were £7,767,325. The imports in 1889 amounted t0£5,297,097, as against£s,94l,9oo in ISBB ; and the Customs revenue to £1,464,953, as against £1,396,391. Serious Accident. —Mr H. -B. Vogel, son of Sir Julius Vogel, met with a very serious acciden ton Friday last. Mr Vogel, it appears, was endeavouring to jump a tennis net when his foot caught in one of the ropes, and he was thrown to the ground with some force. He did not appear to have suffered any injury then, but a few hours after he was suddenly attacked with violent pains in the lower part of the body. Dr Martin wa3 sent for, and he Is now attending Mr Vogel, who, jit was found on examination, had broken a rib and ruptured a kidney. Mr Vogel is now staying at the residence of Mr Holmes, Hawkestone-strecit, where he was dining when he became so ill. The accident is of a serious nature, and although the sufferer is now doing as well as can be expected, a definite opinion as to his condition cannot be formed for a few days. Education Reserves.— The sales of leases of education reserves, which have just concluded, proves the fact that if land can he found for the people the people are quite ready to take it up. for the brisk competition for section after seotion at all eligible for settlement was so great as to disappoint several intending purchasers of the leases offered. One good result is that the annual revenue of the School Commissioners has been materially increased, as no less a sum than £287 7s lOd has accrued from the letting of 29 reserves suburban, and two small town sections. The country sections, which commanded most attention, were those at Levin and Pohangina, every one of which was sold at good rentals, Levin fetching from 4s to 5s 9d per acre per annum, and Pohangina from la 6d to 6s 6d per acre. Several sections in the Forty Mile Bush brought from Ip to 2s 9d, and one very rough section m the Mangawhero block brought Is 5d per acre. In the Apiti block three sections were sold at Is 3d per acre, and the remaining sections offered brought more than the upset rentals, the average on the whole being at the rate of Is 7d an acre per annum. The last sale of the series will be held by Messrs J. H. Bethune and Co., at Wellington, on the 24th January. Arrival of the Vice-Regal Party.— Their Excellencies the Earl of Onslow (the Governor of New Zealand) and Lord Carrington (Governor of the Colony of New South Wales) arrived in the harbour on Tuesday afternoon, shortly after 3 o’clock; in H.M.S. Orlando, the flagship of RearAdmiral Lord Charles T. M. D. Scott, C.B. H.M.’s gunboat Lizard, consort of the flagship, had already entered the harbour, and had cast anchor an hour before the Orlando put in an appearance. Just prior to the flagship showing round Point JerniDgham, the Government steam launch Ellen BallaDce put off, having on board Captain Russell (Minister for Defence), the other members of the Ministry on board being Messrs T. Hislop, E. Mitchelson, and G. F. Richardson. The party also included Major Kemp and two Maori chiefs. Immediately on 1 the Orlando dropping anchor a detachment of the D Battery, N.Z.A., under the command of Captain Moorhouse, saluted the Admiral’s flag with 13 guns. By this time a largo concourse of citizens had assembled in the vicinity of the Railway pier and on the reclaimed land in the vicinity. A small guard of honour furnished by men of the Wellington Rifles and the Newtown Rifles, under the command of Captain Cole, were waiting to receive their Excellencies. Shortly before 4 o’clock the Ellen Ballance made fast to the breastwork, and the vice-regal party disembarked, being received on landing by his Worship .the Mayor (Mr C. J. Johnston), and Councillors Harris, Fraser, Anderson, and Willeston. Captain Savile, A.D.C. to the Earl of Onslow, who had just before arrived from the South by the s.s. Waihora, was also in waiting to receive his Excellency. The reception was a purely forma’ one, and their Eccdllencies the Governors of New Zealand and of New South Wales passed to a carriage in waiting and were driven to the Club, where the august party will remain duiing their stay in Wellington.

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